Elite Dynamics and Political Gamesmanship: Exploring the Modern Stage of Elitogenesis by Alexander I. Solovyev

“…The use of network approaches and structural and functional research methods enables us to state that, even today, the coalition “games” in the ruling class signal the structural self-renewal of the ruling circles, bringing more autonomous (post) elite communities that control key resource allocation mechanisms while simultaneously losing their responsibility to society. …”
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NF-κB signaling driven by oncogenic Ras contributes to tumorigenesis in a Drosophila carcinoma model. by Caroline Dillard, José Teles-Reis, Ashish Jain, Marina Gonçalves Antunes, Paula Ruiz-Duran, Yanyan Qi, Roland Le Borgne, Heinrich Jasper, Tor Erik Rusten

“…Using a well-studied cooperative RasV12-driven epithelial-derived tumor model, we here describe functions of Toll-NF-κB signaling in malignant RasV12, scrib- tumors. …”
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Corporate ESG Information Disclosures by E. V. Morozova

“…the purpose of the study was to assess the compliance of modern ESG reporting with the expectations formulated in the UN Global Compact (UNGC) report “Who Cares Wins”, and its subject is corporate ESG information as an element of improving the functioning of financial markets and society as a whole. …”
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The Adsorption of Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, and Cd by Modified Ligand in a Single Component Aqueous Solution: Equilibrium, Kinetic, Thermodynamic, and Desorption Studies by E. Igberase, P. Osifo, A. Ofomaja

“…In this investigation, an amino functionalized adsorbent was developed by grafting 4-aminobenzoic acid onto the backbone of cross-linked chitosan beads. …”
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Improvement strategies for heuristic algorithms based on machine learning and information concepts: a review of the seahorse optimization algorithm by Shixing Zheng

“…Furthermore, inspired by the entropy weight method, this study introduces an entropy-based weight allocation mechanism in the crossover and mutation process to improve the efficiency of high-quality information inheritance. To validate its effectiveness, the proposed strategy is incorporated into the Seahorse Optimization Algorithm (SHO) and systematically evaluated using 31 benchmark functions from CEC2005 and CEC2021 test suites. …”
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Features of transformation of organic matter in the forest  reserves of the Crimea by V. G. Kobechinskaya, O. B. Yarosh, A. V. Ivashov, V. L. Apostolov

“…This permits us to comprehend the environmental mechanisms of adaptation and the regulation of the structure and functions of these  communities.…”
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DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF THROMBOCYTES ON BLOOD STORAGE FOR 24 HOURS IN ROOM AND REFRIGERATOR by Ayu Indah Lestari

“…Background: Storage is a pre-analytic part that plays a role in maintaining cell quality functionally. Examination of platelet count is influenced by pre-analytic factors, namely time and temperature since specimen collection so that the specimen storage guidelines are needed to obtain accurate laboratory results. …”
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Weight Loss App Descriptors in App Stores: A Qualitative Analysis of the Spanish Market by Lara Martin-Vicario, Javier Bustos Díaz, Ruben Nicolas-Sans

“…Using thematic analysis, this study is aimed at discovering the themes featured in the store descriptions and to observe what functionalities are highlighted in these descriptions. …”
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Land-cover change in the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve (1993 - 2006): A first step towards creating a conservation plan for the subregion by Kaera Coetzer, Barend Erasmus, E.T.F. Witkowski, Asheer Bachoo

“…Similarly, the block losses of intact vegetation are of concern; issues of fragmentation arise, with knock-on effects for ecosystem functioning. In the economic sector, agriculture increased by 51.9%, while forestry and mining declined by 7.1% and 6.3%, respectively. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution of and Regional Differences in Consumer Disputes in the Tourism System: Empirical Evidence from the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China by Ning Wang, Gangmin Weng

“…However, litigation disputes and conflicts between tourism consumers and operators have become more frequent, severely disrupting the smooth functioning of tourism markets. Therefore, clarifying the spatiotemporal attributes and distributional characteristics of tourism disputes in destinations holds substantial significance for destination market governance and the sustainable development of tourism systems. …”
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Product Management: Managing Product Development in the Era of Digital Transformation by G. D. Laptev, D. K. Shaytan

“…Taking into account the fact that the characteristics and functionality of the future product are determined exactly at the initial stage, the management of the process here is of decisive importance. …”
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Are Wearable ECG Devices Ready for Hospital at Home Application? by Jorge Medina-Avelino, Ricardo Silva-Bustillos, Juan A. Holgado-Terriza

“…This paper examines the role of wearable devices with electrocardiogram (ECG) capabilities for continuous cardiac monitoring, a crucial aspect for the timely detection and management of various cardiac conditions. The functionality of current wearable technology is scrutinized to determine its effectiveness in meeting clinical needs, employing a proposed ABCD guide (accuracy, benefit, compatibility, and data governance) for evaluation. …”
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Space Target Recognition of Radar Cross-Section Sequence Based on Transformer by Meng Xie, Weiwei Wu, Chenchen Fu, Sujunjie Sun

“…We introduce a novel period estimation method based on combination functions and analysis of variance (ANOVA), which effectively suppresses noise and captures periodic characteristics with greater accuracy. …”
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Risk factors and markers of inflammation of comorbid allergic diseases: rhinitis and bronchial asthma by R. Z. Tikhonova, R. M. Fayzullina

“…All patients underwent clinical, laboratory, functional, allergological examination, analysis of the cellular composition of bronchial and nasal secretions.Results. …”
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Sustainability of development of regional systems in transition to the economy of knowledge by V. A. Karaeva, S. V. Bychkova, V. Yu. Shtyk

“…Gabor, as well as the principle of external addition, according to which the assessment of the effectiveness of the functioning of a complex system is assessed at the non-systemic level.…”
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Associating lncRNAs with small molecules via bilevel optimization reveals cancer-related lncRNAs. by Yongcui Wang, Shilong Chen, Luonan Chen, Yong Wang

“…These lncRNAs show significantly different expression levels in cancer patients. Follow-up functional and molecular pathway analysis suggest the gene signatures bridging drugs and lncRNAs are closely related to cancer development. …”
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Targeting synaptic plasticity to bridge translational gaps in sepsis-associated encephalopathy by Koji Hoshino

“…Synaptic plasticity, particularly LTP, may serve not only as a functional readout of neuroinflammatory damage but also as a modifiable target for early intervention. …”
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Shared genetic architecture of hernias: A genome-wide association study with multivariable meta-analysis of multiple hernia phenotypes. by Waheed Ul-Rahman Ahmed, Manal I A Patel, Michael Ng, James McVeigh, Krina Zondervan, Akira Wiberg, Dominic Furniss

“…These clustered in functional categories related to connective tissue and elastic fibre homeostasis. …”
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Convolutional network learning of self-consistent electron density via grid-projected atomic fingerprints by Ryong-Gyu Lee, Yong-Hoon Kim

“…Abstract The self-consistent field (SCF) generation of the three-dimensional (3D) electron density distribution (ρ) represents a fundamental aspect of density functional theory (DFT) and related first-principles calculations, and how one can shorten or bypass the SCF loop represents a critical question in electronic structure theory from both practical and fundamental standpoints. …”
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Altruism and Professional Performance of Teachers in Ugandan Private Secondary Schools by Muwaga Musa, Fuad Nashori

“…The study offers a novel contribution by demonstrating how altruism functions as a critical behavioral factor in enhancing teacher effectiveness in resource-constrained school settings. …”
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